Context: Often, people have vague intuitions about what to research, but find it hard to flesh out that idea or are unable to communicate it to others. By clarifying an under-specified thought, researchers can quickly identify fruitful directions for research.
Input type: One sentence that vaguely defines an idea.
Output type: 1 to 3 paragraphs providing a clearer, more detailed explanation of the idea and some guidance on where to research further.
Instance 1
Input: The proliferation of drones as weapons seems bad.
Output: In Ukraine, bombs dropped from small drones have been used to destroy tanks and target military personnel. Some experts are worried that drones could be used to carry out assassinations or terrorist attacks. Drones are difficult to defend against and the fact that missions can be completed autonomously makes it hard to retaliate against the perpetrator. It is important to develop technology that can identify, track, and disable many malicious drones simultaneously.
Instance 2
Input: Immigration policy is relevant for international relations.
Output: Immigration policy can be a useful tool to improve international relations. For one, increased immigration between two countries can improve diplomacy by fostering connections between citizens and by increasing cultural awareness. Additionally, easy migration allows people to move away from oppressive regimes, incentivizing governments to treat citizens well in order to maintain their power. Research on how exposure to other cultures increases cooperation across groups would be valuable. Additionally, policies to increase global mobility can weaken oppressive regimes.
Task: Expand on a poorly-defined research idea
Context: Often, people have vague intuitions about what to research, but find it hard to flesh out that idea or are unable to communicate it to others. By clarifying an under-specified thought, researchers can quickly identify fruitful directions for research.
Input type: One sentence that vaguely defines an idea.
Output type: 1 to 3 paragraphs providing a clearer, more detailed explanation of the idea and some guidance on where to research further.
Instance 1
Input: The proliferation of drones as weapons seems bad.
Output: In Ukraine, bombs dropped from small drones have been used to destroy tanks and target military personnel. Some experts are worried that drones could be used to carry out assassinations or terrorist attacks. Drones are difficult to defend against and the fact that missions can be completed autonomously makes it hard to retaliate against the perpetrator. It is important to develop technology that can identify, track, and disable many malicious drones simultaneously.
Instance 2
Input: Immigration policy is relevant for international relations.
Output: Immigration policy can be a useful tool to improve international relations. For one, increased immigration between two countries can improve diplomacy by fostering connections between citizens and by increasing cultural awareness. Additionally, easy migration allows people to move away from oppressive regimes, incentivizing governments to treat citizens well in order to maintain their power. Research on how exposure to other cultures increases cooperation across groups would be valuable. Additionally, policies to increase global mobility can weaken oppressive regimes.